Alan Carr 'hurt' by Paloma Faith drama on Celebrity Traitors and says 'so sorry'
The Celebrity Traitors champion Alan Carr opened up about the dramatic moment involving his close friend and co-star Paloma Faith. Their intense exchange became one of the most discussed moments of the BBC series.
Alan admitted that betraying Paloma felt “awful” and confessed it “hurt” deeply. Speaking live on the spin-off show Uncloaked, he told the singer he was “so sorry”.
“It was awful. So awful, and weird because I love Paloma. I'm a fan of her music, I've been a fan of her for ages and we're friends, it absolutely, really hurt.”
Paloma expressed her sadness too, admitting she was shaken earlier in the show when her character was “murdered” by the Traitors. Learning that Alan was behind it left her shocked and furious. The revelation became a recurring theme throughout the series, as other stars questioned how Alan could betray his close friend.
After being announced as the series winner and securing the prize for his chosen charity, Alan broke down in tears, saying he felt guilty for deceiving Paloma. When asked about the emotional moment, he said his affection for her made the decision even harder.
Alan Carr’s victory and reflection
Despite the turmoil, Alan triumphed over fellow contestants David Olusoga and Nick Mohammed, praised both for their competitive spirit and mutual respect. Paloma, though hurt, acknowledged why Alan was a deserving winner, calling him “a kind and brilliant person who played the game with heart.”
Author’s Summary
Alan Carr opened up about his painful betrayal of Paloma Faith on Celebrity Traitors, admitting it “hurt deeply,” yet the moment sealed his emotional but deserving victory.